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Making Time for Travel Take advantage of the preschool years with a magical vacation to Disney World.
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BY JAIME DEARMAN While you may be thinking there is no way you would want to do Walt Disney World with your preschool-age child, there are some advantages to enjoying the magic during this time with your little one. Here are three reasons you should visit the parks during this precious stage of their lives (and yours). As the saying goes: The days are long, but the years are short. THE MAGIC Experiencing Disney World through the eyes of your child is a special sort of magic—especially during the preschool years. Their inhibition and ability to believe in the fairytales allow you to capture memories that are unique to this 28 Bham Family March 2022
season. I hear so often that “my child won’t even remember the trip.” Before you know it, you may actually hope that your child doesn’t remember everything so that you get to have this experience all over again the next time you visit. It is magical to see your child meet their favorite character for the first time or to experience the thrill of a ride. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry happy tears, and you’ll want to do it all over again! THE FREEBIES Children under age 3 are free—yes, free! They do not require paid admission to get into the parks. That’s amazing on its own, but in addition, dining plans are on the horizon to return. In the past, CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
